Edward J. Hart

Edward Joseph Hart (25 March 1893-20 April 1961) was a member of the US House of Representatives (D-NJ 14) from 3 January 1935 to 3 January 1955, succeeding Oscar L. Auf der Heide and preceding T. James Tumulty.

Biography
Edward Joseph Hart was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and he graduated from Saint Peter's College in 1913. He worked as a lawyer before serving as a member of the US House of Representatives from 1935 to 1955 and as chair of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee from 1944 to 1953. From 1955 to 1960, he served as a member of State Board of Public Utility Commissioners, and he died in Ocean Township in 1961.